Thesaurus results for ASK (FOR)

ask (for)

verb

Definition of ask (for)

as in to seek

to make a request for don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it

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as in to woo

to act so as to make (something) more likely you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding

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as in to request

to give a request or demand for the surgeon asked for the scalpel

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Torus argues this could appeal to enterprises seeking greater control over where their data is processed, alongside security and intellectual property protections.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Phone and email messages seeking comment were left with the architect, property owner and general contractor listed in city records as being associated with the construction project.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of seek

Verb

Many of the industry’s biggest players, including hyperscalers, AI labs, and data-center developers, are advertising six-figure roles for policy wonks able to woo local communities where data centers are planned, a Semafor analysis found.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
With only five days remaining before the November election, top candidates on the Republican ticket rallied Thursday night in Hialeah for a final push to woo Cuban-American voters.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of woo

Verb

Typically, Charlotte requests these bonds every two years and voters historically approve them.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
When a user withdraws consent or requests deletion, LG deletes the relevant data in accordance with its data retention and deletion policies.

— John Higgins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of request

Verb

CharlotteFive is inviting readers to tell us their favorite ones to visit in and around the Queen City.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
Also this week, numerous Cromwell homeowners reported on social media that Global Common is inviting townspeople to its roughly 160-acre site next Tuesday afternoon to hear details about its plan.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of invite

Verb

Don't check out without ordering breakfast to your room to enjoy the sea air and truly wind down.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
If none of the three candidates are to Johnson’s liking, the mayor could order the CCPSA to select three different finalists within 30 days.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

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ask (for)

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